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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.07, 400.33 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.07, 400.33 and 104.53 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.07 : 400.33 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.07/400.33 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.07x = 400.33 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.07x = 41,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843.97/267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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